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A member asked:
I have sle since 2010. im a lot better physcially then i was. but now i think im depressed. how do i bring this up to my rheumy or primary doctor?
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Simply tell them: Depression is common with lupus. It is not a crime to be depressed. The crime is not doing something about it. Talk to your docs so you can address the issue.
Answered 6/3/2013
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